Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist

Nintendo World ReportJustin Baker

7/10

In the end, Splinter Cell: Blacklist is a very uneven package. On one hand, the gameplay is still solid and satisfying, and the campaign keeps missions feeling fresh with a constantly shifting set of objectives. On the other hand, the issues with the cutscenes make the story difficult to follow, and gives the entire package a rushed feel. If you feel like you can put up with copious loading screens and cutscene glitches, then I would say this is worth picking up. However, if you’re looking for the tight, polished package that Splinter Cell games used to be, then you’ll likely be left wanti…

VGChartzJake Weston

7/10

Blacklist should be commended for simultaneously trying to return to the series’ roots while keeping it relevant for modern audiences.Splinter Cell: Blacklist is a game that is seemingly unable to commit to anything. At times it’s a [...]

Xbox AchievementsRichard Walker

Unscored

We miss Michael Ironside. We all miss Michael Ironside. His gruff tones came to define the character of Sam Fisher over the years across five Splinter Cell games, but now he's gone. And after about an hour of playing Splinter Cell: Blacklist, you'll probably have forgotten all about the whole Ironside thing. We didn't expect that. Don't get us wrong; we love Ironside Sam, but Blacklist's performance captured rendition of the character is superb, adding a whole new layer of drama and tension t...